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Shem
Facts:
Shem was one of Noah's three sons, all of whom went with him into the ark during the worldwide flood described in the book of Genesis.
- Shem was the ancestor of Abraham and his descendants.
- The descendants of Shem were known as "Semites"; they spoke "Semitic" languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.
- The Bible indicates that Shem lived nearly 600 years.
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(See also: Abraham, Arabia, ark, flood, Noah)
Bible References:
- Genesis 05:32
- Genesis 06:9-10
- Genesis 07:13-14
- Genesis 10:1
- Genesis 10:30-31
- Genesis 11:10-11
- Luke 03:36-38
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